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QuartetThe Parish Magazine
February 2019Issue 366
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We will place it for one month space permitting.
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£5
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The Quartet Diary
February
2 Green Gym Group HSM
12 Raydon Parish Council Meeting
13 SSM Lunch Club, Parish Room
19 Coffee Morning, Higham Church
20 Communion, SSM Parish Room
22 HSM Whist
26 Raydon Fair Trade Coffee Morning
27 SSM Coffee Morning, Parish Room
28 R&GDC Meeting
March
12 Raydon Parish Council Meeting
13 SSM Lunch Club, Parish Room
16 Big Quiz, Raydon
20 Communion, SSM Parish Room
26 Raydon Fair Trade Coffee Morning
27 SSM Coffee Morning, Parish Room
28 R & DGC Meeting
29 HSM Whist
April
5 HSM Social Club AGM
6 R & DGC Spring Show
9 Raydon Parish Council Meeting
10 SSM Lunch Club, Parish Room
13 HSM Quiz Night
17 Communion, SSM Parish Room
23 Raydon Fair Trade Coffee Morning
24 SSM Coffee Morning, Parish Room
25 R & DGC meeting
26 HSM Whist
May
8 SSM Lunch Club, Parish Room
14 Raydon Parish Council Meeting
15 Communion, SSM Parish Room
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Editors Corner
It’s funny to be writing this introduction tothe February Quartet so soon - it seems like2019 has only just started rolling and herewe are thinking about the second month inthe year already. A few new events arepopping up in the parishes, but to me it allseems a little quiet while we wait for thebetter weather to appear. Hopefully wewon’t have to wait too long.
Around this time of year the Quartet teamget together for our Annual GeneralMeeting. We discuss how things havebeen going throughout the year, ifadvertising revenue is still covering ourcosts and if we have any new ideas for thecoming year. We do try and implement newideas to keep the magazine fresh from timeto time, and love to have input from allsources to help us keep in touch with whatpeople want.
This year our meeting is in a couple ofweeks at the end of January and we hopeto be able to let you know more about it inthe next issue. If you do have anycomments to make, be it a gripe or a thankyou or a suggestion, you are alwayswelcome to email the team [email protected]. Everycomment helps to keep us in touch withyou, the reader and is of course our mainobjective!
Happy reading.
Anne and Jane
Articles for the Quartet are included if wehave room, and if, in the opinion of theeditors, they are of general interest to ourreaders. Please remember all articles willbe subject to editing. We prefer you tocontact us via email where possible.
Copy deadline for next edition:19th February 2019Contact details: Email:[email protected]
Editors:Anne Wicks; 1 Corpus ChristiCottages, Holton St Mary. CO7 6NN
Jane Lelliott ; 5 Swan Meadow,Stratford St Mary. CO7 6JQ
Distribution: Dave Leach07930390517
Invoicing: Jenny [email protected]
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Stratford St Mary
STRATFORD ST MARYPARISH ROOM
Letting fees are as follows:1 session - £17.00.
2 consecutive sessions - £30.00. all day - £38.00.
A session is 5 hours i.e. morning -afternoon- evening
Special rates for regular bookings.Heating and lighting are included. Tobook the hall and for general enquiries,please phone John Taylor on 01206323908
INSTITUTE HALL BOOKINGCLERK CHANGE
Please note that requests for bookingsshould be be made through thebookings email address:[email protected] supplied to book shouldinclude a name with contact details andthe nature of the event.
This results in a natural queuingsystem which ensures that first come isfirst served. I check this address everyday and will respond accordingly.
Steve Kite42 StrickmereStratford St. MaryCO7 6YG
SSM Rambling ClubMain contact is the chairman, DonUmfreville on 01206 322626. Unless statedotherwise, we meet up at 09:45 at theParish Room, Upper Street, Stratford StMary.
We are desperately seeking a Treasurer todeal with the Stratford St Mary ChurchAccounts of which are in order and on thecomputer.
IGNITION Youth ClubStratford Chapel
Every Friday night7.30 to 9.30Age 11 - 16
contact [email protected] 207598
Stratford St Mary Parish Councilwebsite has now been updated.Please pop over towww.stratfordstmary.onesuffolk.netand let us know what you think. If youwould like your event advertised onthe website as well as in the Quartet,whatever it may be, please let theparish clerk know [email protected]
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100 Club winners
49 G. King £ 40.00
104 S. Gotetlee £ 10.00
11 W .Davies £5.00
Stratford St Mary ParishCouncil Emergency Team
If an emergency does arise, pleasecontact one of the following teammembers:
Hilary Cairns – Emergency TeamLeader6 Mors End 01206 32341707712 [email protected] Woodard12 Swaynes 01206 [email protected] GriffinBrook Farm, School Lane 01206337363/07885 [email protected] Kite42 Strickmere 01206 32248207958 515573Bill Davies3 Spanbies 01206 [email protected]
Power CutsSupport may be available free for thosewith medical needs, people of pensionableage or with children under 5.Register on UK Power Networks websitehttp://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/internet/en/help-and-advice/priority-services-during-a-power-cut/ or contact HilaryCairns on 01206 323417
We would like to say a big ‘Thank you’ toall the people who collected the Books for
School vouchers for us. We collected1786 tokens, which means we will receive£100 worth of books. We look forward toreceiving them and enjoy reading them.
Thank youFrom all the children and staff fromStratford St Mary Primary School
STRATFORD ST. MARY CHRISTIANFELLOWSHIP
(also known as Stratford Chapel) UpperStreet Stratford St. Mary CO7 6JH. We arean evangelical/charismatic free church,community based and attended by all agegroups.
Sunday Services:10a.m. Morning Service and Junior Churchfollowed by refreshments6.30pm Prayer and Praise time
Mid-week Groups:Various House Groups meet at Stratford,Dedham and Capel St. Mary
Men’s Recreation Evening: Meeting 3rd
Wednesday monthly. All men welcome.Friday 5pm to 6.30pm Sparks for childrenaged 7-11 yearsFriday 7.30pm to 9.30pm Ignition YouthClub for ages 11- 16 years
For further information: Tel: Phil Wyncoll(01473) 310728 or email:[email protected]
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Transport to MedicalAppointments.If you live in Stratford St Mary andhave difficulty in getting to and fromyour medical appointments ourfriendly team are happy to help.
Please give us as much notice asyou can.
Graham/Diana Pearce 01206321297Jenny Symons 01206 322636
COMMUNITY FIRSTRESPONDERS.CFR’s are trained volunteers who aredispatched by the ambulance service to lifethreatening emergencies in localcommunities. The volunteers normally workwithin a radius of 8 minutes drive from theirlocation but depending on circumstancesthis could be further afield. They cannormally get to a casualty before anambulance can get there, assess thepatient and start possible life savingtreatment immediately. If the situationchanges the CFR can update AmbulanceControl to give them an updatedassessment of the patient.
The Local area is covered by a CFR baglocated in Langham ( the bag was suppliedby Stratford St Mary Parish Council) andalso other bags in Dedham, East Bergholt,Capel St Mary and Manningtree. The bagis presently used by only one volunteer inLangham.
A volunteer can be on call whenever theywant, if you are logged off duty, you do notget called.
At the moment the Stratford St Mary bag isnot utilised as much as it could be and Iwould like to improve this. Ideally I wouldlike some volunteers in the Langham,Stratford St Mary, Boxted and Dedhamareas to complete the training and then joinme in covering our area. The more hourswe have the bag active the better cover wehave for ourselves.
If you are interested in finding out moreabout becoming a CFR please contactme (Peter Dawson) on 07775 667753 andI can let you know more about it.
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Stratford St Mary Parish Council -Neighbourhood planning update
At the meeting of the Stratford St Mary ParishCouncil held Monday 12th November, notingthe opinions on this topic expressed byparish residents, it was agreed that theparish should defer any decision as towhether or not to proceed with thedevelopment of a neighbourhooddevelopment plan until the content of theBabergh and Mid-Suffolk District CouncilJoint Local Plan is known.
The most recent information with regard tothe ‘Babergh and Mid Suffolk LocalDevelopment Scheme’ can be accessed at:https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/planning/planning-policy/new-joint-local-plan/
However, as Quartet readers may well haveread in the local press recently, thepublication of a draft local plan andsupporting evidence base, followed by aperiod of at least six weeks consultation dueto take place in spring 2019, has now beendeferred for at least four months. Thissituation leaves towns and parishes that donot have neighbourhood development plansin place with increasing vulnerability toopportunistic, windfall development.
The topic of neighbourhood planning willtherefore be included for further discussionat the annual parish meeting scheduled for8th April 2019, with consideration being givento whether or not Stratford St Mary shouldcontinue to defer any decision with regard todevelopment of a neighbourhooddevelopment plan. Review of the outcomewill then be included on the agenda for theregular meeting of the Parish Council,scheduled for May 2019.
In the meantime, parish residents are invitedto contact the council with their questions oropinions on this important topic,[email protected] and
any emerging information will be madeavailable on the neighbourhood planningpage of the Parish Council website,http://stratfordstmary.onesuffolk.net/neighbourhood-plan/
In addition, information on neighbourhoodplanning can be obtained from:https://neighbourhoodplanning.org/
https://www.babergh.gov.uk/planning/neighbourhood-planning/
Burglaries in Stratford St Mary
On Wednesday 9th January there were 2properties in the village which hadburglaries during the day, one in Upper Stand the other in Lower St.
If anyone saw anything unusual or anyonebehaving suspiciously which might have abearing on these incidents, pleasetelephone the police on 101.
Without wishing to cause alarm theseunpleasant incidents act as a reminder to usall to maintain vigilance at all times and toensure our home security is as high as itcan be, even to the extent of having aburglar alarm installed if your home doesn'thave one already.
If I can be of assistance in any way,pleaselet me know.
Bill Davies,Neighbourhood Watch Co-Ordinator
3 Spanbies Road...Tel 322990
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‘We very muchappreciated thecompany ofeveryone atCharlie’s FuneralServices andHall Farm on10th January.
It was a very special tribute toCharlie who would have been quietlyproud of the warmth that surroundedhim’.
Many thanks,
Pat, Pete, Deb & Sarah
Spanish Club
I’m currently learning Spanish and so amlooking for people who would enjoy gettingtogether say once a month for an evening ofSpanish conversation and culture. Pleasecall or email if you are interested.
Interested in becoming a CFR?
Why not find out what it is about?
Look at the CFR link on the East of EnglandAmbulance Services website.You can even apply on line!
If you watch the training video - do not bealarmed - you are never expected to domouth to mouth.
For further information, please contact yourlocal co-ordinator.
Need to email Stratford St Mary ParishCouncil?
You will need to [email protected]
Latest CCG newsletters are published
The latest newsletters from NHS Ipswichand East Suffolk and NHS West Suffolkclinical commissioning groups have beenpublished online.
Highlights include:- Meeting in public of the CCGs' governingbodies next week- Give your views on services for youngpeople with special educational needsand disabilities- Book your place at the SPCN Childrenand Young People's Emotional WellbeingConference- The CCGs have signed up to the Time toChange employer pledge - committing toencourage staff to talk about mentalhealth and promote good mentalwellbeing
Go to the Ipswich and East Suffolk CCGwebsite for details
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Higham
Coffee Morning
Higham Church
Tuesday 19th February 2019
10am - 12noon
Tea, coffee, cakes & biscuits
all welcome
support our campaign.We are trying to prioritise theimprovements needed at the A12Four sisters junction 31 EastBergholt.
We have a Facebook group whichpeople can join and find our onlinepetition.
We have a lot of businesses andpeople backing the group and wouldlove Quartet readers to join us
Link to us atfacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2167927646605092/
A note for EveryoneJust a reminder for housenames/numbers to be visible. If anemergency vehicle needs to find yourhouse at night, will it find it easily?
Lots of names/numbers are hiddenbehind bushes - it would only take a fewminutes to clear it but those few minutesmight make a huge difference if theemergency vehicle finds your house firsttime.
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Fair TradeCoffee Morning
A Happy New Yearto everyone and Ihope we haveanother good yearfor our Fair Tradecoffee mornings.
We start off with a “first”, yes, the first timethat I write some notes about a coffeemorning that we haven’t had yet!
January 29th is the first of our Fair Tradecoffee mornings for 2019 and the usual visitfrom the library van. Hopefully we’ll seelots of our regulars here to catch up witheach other after Christmas and the NewYear.
Just a reminder about our “Big Quiz” whichtakes place on March 16th in the villagehall, it’s a fun evening so gather a group offriends together and join us. It’s only £4each!
Looking forward to seeing everyone againand enjoying the great coffee and whoknows maybe some “Frinton” goodies!
Wendy Mumford01473 312123
Raydon
Parishioners have told us that, onceagain, there have been instances of litterand dog mess on the playing field. TheParish Council can do very little aboutthis, except remind everyone that it isnot acceptable! There are litter and dogbins in the village, which are there to beused.
RAYDON PARISH COUNCILSCHEDULE OF MEETINGS 2019All at 7.30pm in the KGF Pavilion
Tuesday 12 FebruaryTuesday 12 March
Tuesday 9 April (Annual Parish Meeting)Tuesday 14 May (AGM)
Tuesday 11 JuneTuesday 9 July
Tuesday 10 SeptemberTuesday 8 October
Tuesday 12 November
NB: if you would like to see copies ofthe minutes of any Raydon Parish
Council meetings, please visitwww.raydonpc.org, or contact Jane
Cryer, Parish Clerk:
Jane CryerClerk to the CouncilSunnyside Cottage, Overbury HallRoad, Layham IP7 5NA
07920 713940 / [email protected]
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RAYDON CENTURY CLUBWINNERS - Jan 2019
£25 33 Alex Banyard
£15 139 Rosemary Coe
£10 17 Mr & Mrs Aldous
£5 85 Mrs B. Cooper
£5 93 Lee Polding
£5 12 Mrs B. Cooper
£5 67 Miss M Hammond
Suffolk on BoardIt is now possible to request aconnecting communities Journeyonline.
To help make the booking processmore accessible, you can request upto seven advance return journeys viaour new online request form.
Journeys are charged at anequivalent bus fare rate andEndeavour cards are also acceptedoffering at least 25% discount
Request a journey at
www.suffolkonboard.com/cc
NB: if you would like to see copies of theminutes of any Raydon Parish Council
meetings, please contactJane Cryer, Parish Clerk
Sunnyside Cottage, Overbury Hall Road,Layham IP7 5NA
07920 713940 / [email protected]
?The Big Quiz
Presented byMichael Mumford of Semer fame
INRaydon Village Hall
On Sat. 16th March 7.30pm
£4.00 per person - maximum sixcontestants per table.
Don’t miss the funBook your table on 01473 312123
Nibbles and soft drinks provided
In aid of Raydon Church fabric funds
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Raydon and District Gardening Club
39th Year
January so far has been kind so on the15th as I write these notes we are halfwaythrough the month. In case you haven’tnoticed the nights are pulling out andalready we have gained about a half hourof extra daylight. It’s been nice and mild(for winter) but long range weatherforecasts suggests a colder second halfof the month with night frosts. Are wefollowing last year’s pattern with the worstweather to come towards February andMarch ?? Remember the snow mid Marchlast year. Before that comes, hope youenjoyed the snowdrops, aconites,hellebores and the very early breddaffodils which have appeared this lastweek so should be in full bloom by the timeyou read this. We will soon be able to hearmore wild bird song as the birds sort outtheir breeding territory before nestingstarts, some as early as February. Bluetits for example are looking in nest boxesand rooks will soon start building nestshigh up in trees. Only a few weeks beforegrass cutting begins once again.Now February is a month of hope andenthusiasm certainly for Daphne & me aswe look forward to the Spring whichshould only be just around the corner andthe dark dreary days of winter fade.Our first meeting starts in the village hallat 7.30pm on 28th Feb with our guestspeaker Fay Jones. Unusual subjectcalled “The Woodland Haberdasher looksat Nettles” and a first for this club.Hopefully the weather will be kind allowinga good turnout of members and guests tostart off this 39th year of your Garden Clubwith refreshments and raffle to finish asusual at all meetings.
March 28th subject is PelargoniumsExplained followed very quickly by Sat 6thApril Spring Show Day.This show is open to anybody provided theylive in the restricted villages (see showschedules).Reminder to members who have yet torenew membership please come along tothe Feb meeting to enjoy the evening andpay due subs of £12.50 (no increase on lastyear). Non member guests on night £2.50pp payable at door.Hopefully on the night I can tell youinformation regarding our summer coachouting venue and date (normally mid June)so you can provisionally book seats.Your committee looks forward to yoursupport at all meetings and shows etc as weenjoy another great year in the life of YourRaydon & District Garden Club now in our39th year.
Geoff Horrex, 01473 310422.
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Raydon Parish CouncilYour Parish Councillors are:
Nev Davenport 01473 311548Christine Hempstead 07891 236245Keith Lovering 07939 075143Sue Newton (Chair) 07808 818847Amanda Pyall 01473 310050Jayne Tann 01473 828283Jane Cryer - Parish Clerk 07920713940
The PC would like to remind residentsof the importance of keeping hedgesunder control to improve visibility andsafety for neighbours and motorists.
Community email group - if youhaven't already done so, please jointhis group. It's a quick and easy wayof disseminating information andemail addresses are keptconfidentially by the Parish Clerk only- all emails are sent out bcc. If youwould like to be included, please emailJane Cryer at [email protected]
Ideal for your special eventThe Rayon Pavillion is for hire
Fully carpeted room for up to 80 peopleKitchen and preparation room
Easy parking
Available Morning, afternoon, andevening.
For Details Call Clive DuddridgeTel 01473 310162
Raydon Club
is open to residents of this parish andwill in future be held on Wednesday
evenings each weekfrom 8.30 till 11 p.m.
Licensed bar, pool, darts etc.Look forward to seeing you!
SESAW Spring Fair,11-2pm 23rd March
at Whatfield Village Hall, RectoryRoad, IP7 6QU
Tables still available at SESAWEaster Fair, 10-3pm 14th April at TheOld School, Long Melford, CO109DX. Phone/text 07881 785535 tobook
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Holton St Mary
Holton St Mary Village Hallcan be hired at very reasonable rates!
Available during the day and mostevenings (not Friday) from £17.00
Saturdays from £35.00
For further information and bookingplease contact Bookings secretary
Tanya Kunz 01473 311570
‘Green Gym Group’Thank you to those of you who helped withthe inaugural ‘Green Gym Group’ session inDecember; this was much-appreciated.The next session will be on Saturday, 2nd
February 2019.The session will start at 10.30 and finishbetween 12.00 and 12.30The Group will meet in Church Square. Itwould be very helpful if you could bring yourown gardening gloves and, if you have them,one or more of the following: leaf-rake; stiffbrush; shears; secateurs; hoe or paver-weeder and a plastic bag.New for 2019 are some new, high-visibilityjerkins with the personalised logo, ‘HSMGreen Gym’, kindly donated by a benefactor.It is hoped the ‘Green Gym Group’ will meeton the first Saturday of each month at10.30am, weather-permitting.It will be lovely to see you there unless it israining heavily…
Richard Appleton
The First Friday of the MonthLunch Club
On the first Friday of every month there is aLunch Club in the Village Hall for residentsof the village of Holton St Mary. All ageswelcome!
A Light Lunch will be served between 12.30- 2.00 p.m. at a cost of £3.50 per head. Thelunches are a collaboration between someof the organised groups in the village andare non-profit making!
Any surplus funds will be reinvested.
If you would like to join us for lunch, pleasecontact Frances Torrington:312046/[email protected] Sally Thurlow: [email protected]
We are also looking for volunteers to helprun the lunches and help on the day.
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In Praise of Slow.
Slow Stitch group will now be meeting on aThursday afternoon 2 - 4pm in the villagehall Holton St Mary.Everyone is welcome from beginners toexperts. Some people bring a project theyhave started, others join in a group projectand some come for the tea and chat.
For more information contact:Jeanette Appleton m 07768418942
The Holton St Mary UnitedCharities Trusthas some funds available to thoseresidents in the village of Holton St Marywho are in need.
If you feel you might want to make anapplication please contact:
Paul Torrington [email protected] or01473 312046.
Holton St Mary Social ClubPlease remember that WHIST is always lastFriday of the Month at 8pmAll are welcome, so please do come along.Next Dates :-
Friday 22nd FebruaryFriday 29th MarchFriday 26th April
Future Dates:-Friday 5th April AGMSaturday 13th April Quiz NightSaturday 8th June Progressive Dinner
Thank you to all those who attend ended theDrinks & Canapés event, it was enjoyed byeveryone, also thank you to those whocompleted the questionnaire, we will bediscussing your suggestions at the nextcommittee meeting.
As from the 1st January you will need torenew your membership. Please ensure thatyou sign your name in the book at the bar.
Thanks
peter [email protected]:- 07957 910608home:- 01473 314150
PARKED CARS
If your car is going to be parked for anylength of time, on the public highway,please ensure it is not blockingdriveways, post boxes, notice boardsetc, as this can make access extremelydifficult.
Thank you!
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Nayland Horticultural SocietyOur Annual Spring Show will take place onSaturday 23rd March. Why not have a go atsubmitting an entry into one of the 18classes? Bring your entries along to theChurch Hall, Bear Street, Nayland, CO6 4HYbetween 8.15 and 9am for judging. TheShow opens at 10am and there will be araffle, cake stall and refreshments availableas well as the wonderful colourful Springflower exhibits! Entry forms are available onthe website or speak to Trevor or MargaretSmy on 01206 262022. Good Luck!
Our Spring Speaker is Hannah Powell fromthe Perrywood Garden Centre, Tiptreetalking about the history of the business andtheir plans for the future development of theirtakeover of the Wyevale site near Sudbury.Exciting news for local gardeners!
The talk starts at 7.30pm on Tuesday 26thMarch in the Church Hall, Nayland, CO64HY. Raffle and Refreshments available.
SESAW NEWS
Thank you to the many supporters who sentgifts and money for the animals overChristmas, too many to mention but youknow who you are. We also met lots oflovely people and their dogs during theSanta Paws appeal at Pets at Home inColchester.
The other morning I was very surprisedwhen Mother returned from a rescue,looking as black as Ollie the cat!Apparently she had to dislodge a tawny owlfrom a very sooty chimney, after which theyboth needed a bath. One of our volunteerswas later left red faced after commentingupon the delightful soft tones of the rescuedowl. She was most embarrassed whentold the owl was elsewhere and the cooingwas a recovering collared dove!
Our fundraising events start on 23rd Marchwith our Spring Fair at Whatfield VillageHall, IP7 6QU. Lots to buy plus a raffle,refreshments and free parking. If you havesome quality items to sell, try table at ourEaster Fair at The Old School,Long Melfordon 14th April. Phone/text 07881 785535to book or download a form from ourwebsite.
We are now open again so do visit us if youare looking for a furry friend to completeyour family. Although you can see someof our animals on the website there may benew arrivals and it’s always good to havea chat in person. You may even be luckyenough to see me, Kenny (the Boss)Chihuahua!
Suffolk and Essex Small Animal Welfare,Reg.Charity No.1124029. Stoke Road,Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. Tel: 01787210888 www.sesaw.co.uk Usually open10-1pm Thursday to Sunday but pleasecheck first.
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Bin Collection Schedule 2019
East Bergholt High School Association
Sunday 24th February 2019
INDOOR CAR BOOT SALEEast Bergholt High School
10am – 12noon
Admission 50pRefreshments available
Free Car ParkTables £5 in advance, £7.50 on the day
Doors open 9am to set up( 07776291445
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We understand fitting home improvementsaround your job can be a challenge. Ourteam will find a way to support you that fitsin with your diary. Inspections can also bebooked by 10am on the day too, so noneed to forward plan if that’s not your style.
If you want to find out more about theservices your local council offers, justspeak to one of the team by heading to theCouncils’ website at:https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/building-control/
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Stour Valley Men’sProbus Club
John Hammond explained the skill of “WillWriting” at our 16 January meeting, a mostinteresting subject for all those retired!
We hold our New Year Lunch at the popularHaywain, Little Bromley, on 6th Februarywhen our spouses and Probus Widows willjoin us for what will be an enjoyable eventand a tasty meal. On 20 February BrianWilcox will introduce “New Ways OfWorking”. Brian Wills will present what willbe a lecture on particular local interest onWednesday 6 March when he speaks about“Constable and his Paintings”. Our AnnualGeneral Meeting will take place onWednesday 20 March.
We meet at the convenient St JohnAmbulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB.New members are welcomed
Our Club endeavours to be simple instructure, be free of the constraints andobligations of service clubs, and involvemembers to a minimal cost. The club isdirected primarily to providing fellowshipbetween members who are compatible witheach other, and provide the opportunity fordevelopment of acquaintances. Newmembers are welcomed by Stour ValleyMen’s Probus Club, we meet on the first andthird Wednesday of each month inManningtree at 10 for 10.30am.
Please contact Speaker Secretary DaveCarman on 01255 880202 for further details.
The start of a New Year timeto start a New Hobby?Do you know the basics of bridge andwould like to play regularly in a socialenvironment, then how about coming alongto the Lambe School Wednesday eveningbridge group. We meet up in LambeSchool, East Bergholt at 7.30 eachWednesday. A regular partner is notessential as we ensure everyone who turnsup gets a partner for the evening. If youwould like to know more then phone NigelClover on 01206 323422.
DEDHAM FOOTPATH GROUP
Enjoy walking, meeting new people?
Then why not come along to walksorganised by the Dedham FootpathGroup
We walk 4-5 miles on the first Sundaymorning of each month from variouslocations.
Our FEBRUARY 2019 walk will be onSunday 3 February at 10.30a.m.
Meet at Wivenhoe Village Car Park, CO79AZ for a 4-5 mile walk led by MargaretSmith.
The group welcomes all walkers andthose with well behaved dogs, kept onleads at all times, are welcome to join us.
For more information [email protected]
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Sally Dearman spoke to us onWednesday 9 January on “Woman CanFly”. This was the story of one women’sjourney from jumping out of a landingwindow, then out of planes, to becominga civil pilot, then the first women throughthe RAF’s fast-jet flying trains system.
“An Afternoon with Joyce Grenfell” byGillain Grinham is the subject for our 13thFebruary meeting. Gillian is an Author,former teacher and a Director of plays &musicals. She will perform a series ofmonologues and songs from Joyce’srepertoire, interspersed with details of hermuch loved entertainer’s life.Toni Neobard & Kate Broad, familyhistorians and authors will present “ForBetter or For Worse” on 13 March. Thiswill be a light-hearted look at marriageand relationships through the eyes ofVictorians. What happened if they didn’tmarry and what if you did but were nothappy with your choice? It will be aglimpse at bizarre goings-on showingwedded bliss wasn’t always so !
On 10 April the popular speaker MarkMitchels will talk to us on “The Genius ofCharles Dickens”. Dickens rose tobecome a great novelist by sheer talentand determination. He worked a self-imposed schedule that never relaxed andin the end he probably brought about hisearly death. But the novels survive, tobe rediscovered by each generation.What sort of man was he? His genius isastonishing and this talk uses biographyand extracts from his books to re-createthe man and his achievements.
NEW - each month, the Coffee Grinderswill meet at The Lambe School, GastonStreet, East Bergholt, CO7 6SD from
10-12 noon. This meeting especiallywelcomes new members but gives allmembers the opportunity of meeting theactivity Group Leaders and the Committeewhilst enjoying a cup of coffee. The nextmeeting is on Friday 22 February.
Our main purpose is to encourage lifelonglearning for those who are no longer in fulltime employment and emphasis is alwaysplaced on making learning active and fun aswell as helping in developing friendships.We have a wide range of groups includinglanguage study, country walking, computerstudies and gardens, churches and historicbuildings visits. In the main, membership isdrawn from communities in the lower StourValley and adjacent areas includingBrantham, Capel St Mary, Dedham, EastBergholt, Holbrook, Lawford, Manningtree,Raydon, & Stratford St Mary. We areaffiliated to the ThirdAge Trust, have over340 members and 35 active groups. Forfurther information please visitwww.stourvalleyu3a.org.uk wheremembership secretary Gillian Gibbs may becontacted.
We meet at The Constable Hall, GandishRoad, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2 for2.15pm. Annual membership costs £12 ayear and this entitles members to attend themeetings that take place on the secondWednesday of each month, exceptDecember. Whilst visitors are welcome tojoin us on a limited number of occasions,paying a donation each time, Members aregiven priority to speaker meetings due to thehall’s capacity limit for safety reasons.
Remember it's never too late to learn! Joinover 400,000 members across over 1,000U3As throughout the UK today!
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EMMA.Come and see Jane Austen's headstrong,match-making heroine brought to life on
stage in this charming adaptation byMichael Bloom
DEDHAM PLAYERS' SPRING PRODUCTION
27th to 30th March 2019 at 7.45 pm
Assembly Room Dedham. Refreshmentsincluded.
Tickets £10 online atwww.dedhamplayers.org.uk or
Shakespeare House Gallery, High Street,Dedham.
Constable SingersWe welcome new singers especiallysopranos to join us no audition, wordsprovided, first session free we just sing toenjoy ourselves at the Lambe School EastBergholt each Thursday of the monthstarting at 7 p.m. apart from the 2ndThurs. when we meet at theCongregational Hall East Bergholt. Wesing music from the musicals and variouspopular songs. We currently havemembers from 16 yrs. to 80 yrs. For moreinformation contact Mel 01206298628 or
EAST BERGHOLTCONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Cemetery Lane, East Bergholt,CO7 6RZ
Pastor -Mrs Maralyn Bambridge
Services - Each Sunday morning at10.30 led by the pastor unless otherwisestatedCoffee Mornings - Each Thursday 9.30to 11.30 am
Church Secretary – John JeffreysTel 01206 298737Email [email protected]
HOLY FAMILY ROMANCATHOLIC CHURCH,
BRANTHAM, CO11 1TB
Sundays at 9am
Holy Days Anticipatory 7.30pmTuesdays 10 am
Father Christopher Smith,180 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP2
0QQTelephone 01473 684963
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Local Services
The Constable CountryMedical Practice
The Medical Centre,Heath Road, East Bergholt, ColchesterCO7 6RT
Surgery opening hours8.00am – 6.30pm Monday to FridayTelephone 01206 298272Fax 01206 29901036 The Street, Capel St Mary, IpswichIP9 2EE
Surgery opening hours8.00am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday
Dispensary 8.30am – 6.15pm(closed between 1-2pm)Telephone 01473 310203Fax 01473 311722
Crime preventionhttp://www.suffolk.police.uk/safetyadvice/reportacrime/tellthepolice.aspx
PC 1347 Gilkes Pcso 3041 Cooper [email protected]…101
MOBILE LIBRARY
Stratford St Mary - Route 11The bus stops every 4 weeks onWednesdays
23 January, 20 February, 20 March, 17April
Black Horse - 11.05am - 11.20amTally Ho! Corner - 11.25am - 11.45amStrickmere (School Lane end) - 11.50am- 12.10pm
Route 14The bus stops every 4 weeks onTuesdays
29 January, 26 February, 26 March, 23April
Holton St MaryChurch Square - 9.30-9.45amRaydonSt Mary’s Raydon - 9.50-10.30amLower RaydonSulleys Hill - 11.30 - 11.45amHighamThe Green - 11.55am to 12.10pm
The customer service line 01473 283838is staffed 9am to 5pm from Monday toFriday and can handle any librarycustomer queries renewals andreservations to any general library queries.An answer phone is available outside ofoperating hours and people can also [email protected]
Colin the fishmonger has his freshfish van in the lay-by at the bottom
of Church Hill in Stratford everyThursday morning from
10.30am to 1.30pm
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Local Mobile Picture Framing Service30+ years experience
Oil paintings, Photos, Prints, Medals, 3D/Box frames,X-Stitch, Tapestry, Mount Cutting, Stretching Also
Frames cut to size for the DIY enthusiast
FOR MORE DETAILS TELEPHONELESLEY ON 01473 310630 (Bentley)
MOBILE 07500 488667Email:[email protected]
www.gattinetts.co.ukOr ring 01206 393089 / 07941 781489 to check availability
Central East Bergholt with excellent road and rail links Various sizes with tailored leasing arrangements Carpeted offices with own toilets and kitchenette Quiet rural location with plenty of parking
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Mark’s Travel Service(Dedham’s Private Hire)
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Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ full day and sessional nursery care and educationfor children aged 3 months to 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday from
8am to 6pm.
Children are provided with excellent opportunities to participate inexciting and fun activities that enable them to explore learning across
all areas.
For more details about our services please contact Shelley on 01206323093 or via email on [email protected]
Orchard Barns Kindergarten, 6 Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary, CO7 6JU
(October 2018).
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Come and study a wide range of subjects in our uniquelocation, nestled in the heart of the Dedham Vale. A constant
source of inspiration in the past, the present and for the future.
www.field-studies-council.org/flatfordmill. You can alsocontact us by phone on 0845 330 7368 (local rate), or by
email at [email protected]
Flatford MillField
StudiesCentre
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Copdock Salon and mobile hairdresser
For more information and appointments call01473 731925
or 07595 0296792, Woodview Cottages, London Road,
Copdock IP8 3JJ
Your local pest control expertsfor home & business
● Free advice, fast response● Highly accredited, fully qualified & insured● Discreet - unmarked vehicles
[email protected]: 01473 328092 (Holbrook)
DOLLS HOUSESKits and Houses
Room boxes and wall displaysFurniture - Wallpaper
Lighting - FiguresMiniature collectables and all those other little bits
Find us at Dedham Art and Craft Centre
01473 310 630 or 07500 488 667email [email protected]
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Catering & Events
Cater Hire
Kitchen Equipment
Tableware
Crockery
Glassware
Cutlery
Fridge Trailer
Contact Emma: 07587 196496Email: [email protected]
www.thefoodstation.co.uk
Home and Garden
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ARDLEIGHCHIMNEY SWEEP SERVICES
01206 231718 • 07845 24982031 HARWICH ROAD, LAWFORD, MANNINGTREE, ESSEX CO11 2LS
• Traditional and Power Sweeping• CCTV Inspections• Safety Certificate Issued• Fully Insured
ANDREW SMITH
Suppliers of Seasoned Logs & Woodchip MulchServing Dedham & Surrounding Villages for 25 years
Telephone/Fax 01206 230882Mobile 07710 770280
www.blandlandscapes.co.ukIvydene, Frating Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SY
Bland Landscapes Ltd.Specialists in Private & CommercialTree Surgery & Landscaping
All Aspects of Landscaping Including:
Garden ConstructionFencingTurfing
DrivewaysPatios
Contract Grass CuttingCommercial Planting
All Aspects of Tree Surgery Including:
FellingClearingReducing
ReshapingFruit Tree Pruning
Hedge CuttingStump Grinding
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PLANT CENTRE, GARDEN & CAFE
For Specialist and Popular PlantsAn extensive range of plants from
trees and shrubs to alpines,herbaceous, climbers, roses and
grasses. Gardening sundries, gifts,seeds, compost and pots.
OPEN DAILY 10am-5pmEast Bergholt Place, CO7 6UP
Tel: (01206) 299 [email protected]
www.placeforplant.co.uk
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All tree workundertakenCrown reduction andshapingCrown lifting andthinningPruning and pollardingFelling, sectionaldismantling
Specialising in big trees in delicate situations
CHESTNUT POSTS, POLES AND RAILSTraditional fencing material all cut from
coppiced woodland in Higham.
Longer lasting than modern tanalised soft wood.
No nasty chemicals, safe to handle.
Ideal for garden projects, horse paddocks and stock fencing.
All enquiries welcome.Call Nick on 07896 054439
DEDHAM VALE TREE SURGERY
NPTC qualified, fullyinsured24 hr emergency treeworkHedge maintenanceand reductionLogs kindling and woodchip suppliedStump grinding
All tree workundertakenCrown reduction andshapingCrown lifting andthinningPruning and pollardingFelling, sectionaldismantling
Specialising in big trees in delicate situations
[email protected] mobile 07756 811098www.dedhamvaletreesurgery.co.uk phone 01206 323056
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Mending your home
DESIGNPLANTING
CLEARANCEMAINTENANCE
HEDGECUTTING AND LAWN MOWING ALL YOUR GARDEN REQUIREMENTS CATERED FOR For more information please contact:
R SWIFT (HND Commercial Horticulture) T elephone 07947 322429
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TILINGSLATINGFASCIAS AND GUTTERINGLEADWORKPOINTINGGENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Andy Smith Roofing
For more information contactHarvest Cottage,Upper Street
Stratford St Mary CO7 6JW
01206 32288207754368693
“We are Specialists inGrade II Listed Buildings”
For all your internal and external painting and decorating work:Doors, Windows, Skirting and Fascias Floor and Wall TilingArtexing and Coving WallpaperingGeneral Repair and Maintenance NVQ2 Qualified
A PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICEFROM PEOPLE YOU CAN TRUST
For a FREE Estimate Contact Steve Ferguson on 07719 357322 or 01206 393351www.tenondecoratingltd.co.uk – [email protected]
Sbras, East End, East Bergholt, Colchester, Essex CO7 6XQ
S.W. STIFFCarpentry & Building Maintenance
For all your carpentry & buildingmaintenance, call for a no obligation free
quote. No job too small.CONTACT : Steven on 07811 005241
Andy Slocombe brickworkserving the Dedham vale
for all your building requirementsproperty maintenance, roofing, block paving, landscape,
repairs &restoration
3 Constable Row Manningtree RoadDedham nr Colchester Essex CO7 6DW
tel 01206 322884 / 07786 871364
Michael J Byles
Specialist in Oil Boiler Installations,Maintenance & Servicing- Oftec registered.
General Plumbing & Heatingwork also undertaken.
Tel: 01206 822225Mobile: 07717 012433Email: [email protected]
Plumbing & Heat ing
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Domestic ElectricianLocal, reliable,competitively priced
Registered Part P electricianPlumbingCarpentry / joineryHome improvements/maintenance
2 The Gardens,RaydonTel: 01473 311261Mob: 07923 [email protected]
PhilipAvery
95 School Lane, Stratford St. Mary,Suffolk, CO7 6LZTel: 01206 322969Mob: 07534424493E-Mail: [email protected]
Call us for a freequotation
- Electrical Installations- Electrical Testing- Lighting Design- Fire Detection Services- 24-Hour Call out- Response Maintenance
95 School Lane, Stratford St. Mary,Suffolk, CO7 6LZTel: 01206 322969Mob: 07534424493E-Mail: [email protected]
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Kitchen fitting -Bespoke units madeDecorating,RenovationsNo Job too smallLocal and Reliable
01473 311226 07904 875556
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Nigel BruceIndustrial & DomesticELECTRICIAN
‘The Swift’, Upper Street, Stratford St. Mary,Colchester CO7 6JW
Telephone: 01206 322751
Period and Modern PropertiesInterior and Exterior
Free EstimateGutter clearance
Fully Insured
TEL01206 975917
MOBILE07872 001929
[email protected] 30 years Experience
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HIGH QUALITYPAINTER & DECORATOR
'Jon-Pat', School Road, Langham, Colchester
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Help is at hand - Call Toby Hicks014 4 9 74 1056 / 079 68 68 6035
Are you having trouble setting up oroperating your TV / Audio or DVD?
Has your equipment stopped working?Does your TV need a re-tune?
(Former ly BV Hicks L td )
T V & A u d i oS o l u t i o n s
In the House
JacksonPlumbing and Heating
East Anglia Ltd
q Installation - We install all makes and modelsof boilers, Combi and condensing specialists
q Servicing - All models serviced from £50.00
q Repair and Maintenance - All workGuaranteed, highly skilled engineers
q Plumbing - Bathrooms, cylinders, leaks etc
q OAP 15% Discount
Special discounts for residentsof Higham, Holton St Mary,Raydon and Stratford St Mary
£10.00 discount - Servicingboilers and minor repairs£30.00 discount - larger repairs£150 discount - boiler changes£250 discount - full installation
(estimates given before work undertaken)
07834 61200901206 32206301473 214215
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[email protected] - www.fundancing.co.uk
Shimmy, Shake, Wiggle & GiggleDance Fitness
FunDancingClasses
spaces are limited - to reserve yours
Call Janet on07506 350 455
FunDancing.Suffolk FunDancing
Wed 10am Nayland Village Hall7pm Boxford Village Hall
Thu 10am St Mary’s Church7pm Capel St Mary
Fri 10am The InstituteStratford St Mary
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CARPET FITTINGSUPPLY AND INSTALLATION
CARPET AND VINYL SPECIALISTFLOORING ACCESSORIES
07740 829 499 - 07933 157 121
www.britanniaflooring.co.uk(Based in Dedham)
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DianaMCleaning
● Home weekly cleaning● Home deep cleaning
● Office cleaning
Contact information: Diana Marinova
Mobile number: 07925 624123
Email address:[email protected]
Chiropody/Podiatry serviceDirect to your home
Covering Stratford, Higham, Holton,Raydon & all local areas.
For enquiries please contact
Mr C Dunn,BSc Hon's Podiatry.
MChS, HPCPRegistered
Chiropodist/Podiatrist.
01473 21121707803601085
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Luke Jackman Bsc Hons OstRegistered Osteopath
Tel: 01206 322836/07974 144593www.dedhamosteopathy.co.uk
Dedicated to getting you betterOsteopathy and Western Medical Acupuncture clinic ideally located inthe heart of the Dedham countryside, providing treatment for you and
your family.
●Back pain/sciatica ● Tennis/Golfers Elbow ●One hour initial●Pain/stiffness from Arthritis ● Tendonitis appointment●Muscle strains ●Neck/shoulder pain ●On-site free parking●Hip/knee/ankle pain ● Ligament sprains ●Open weekdays, evenings and weekends
Experienced practitioner who has worked in busy multi-disciplinarypractice, giving a greater depth of knowledge in managing your
treatment and follow up care
Professional Services
Brett Valley Installations
Oil boiler Service Engineer. Very experienced in fault diagnosis and repair, servicing and installation of oil
fired boilers and heating systems.Local, Reliable, Competent.
Nick Marno Tel. 01206 337316 or 07896 054439
Tel: (01206) 322244Mobile: 07887 987280victoria@victoriabakerpilates.comwww.victoriabakerpilates.com
Personally designed courses to improve posture, joint alignment, movement and strength.Group and individual sessions in a private, comfortable studio.
Cedar Building, Foxash EstateHarwich Road, LawfordColchester, CO11 2LR
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Foster Physiotherapy &Sports Injuries Clinic
· Back, neck & sciatic pain· Trapped nerves· Hip, knee, ankle, hand & wrist injuries· Whiplash injuries / Shoulder problems· Tennis / Golfers’ elbow· Muscle tension / strains
Former England Cricketer
Neil FosterChartered and Health Professions Registered Physiotherapist
Tel: 01206 299 749Victoria Cottage, Heath Road, East Bergholt, CO7 6RL
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Robert M Hill BVMS MRCVSWenham Road, Copdock, Ipswich
Tel: 01473 7302132A Ashcroft Road (off Norwich Road), Ipswich
Tel: 01473 743460Consultations by appointment 24 Hour Emergency Service
Monday-Friday: 8.30am-7pm.Saturday: 9am-12noon.
Sunday: 10am-1pm (Ashcroft Rd only)MODERN DIAGNOSTIC, MEDICAL
AND SURGICAL FACILITIES ON SITECAR PARKING
Surgical Operating Theatre • Ultrasound scannerRadiography Department • ElectrocardiographyOwn laboratory for rapid testing • EndoscopyHospitalisation with isolation ward • Stabling
Penrose & PartnersVETERINARY SURGEONS
Upper StreetSTRATFORD ST MARY
Tel: 01206 323414
“Friendly, Professional, Local”
Mon–Fri 8.45-12.30 & 2.30-6.30 (4.00 Wed)Sat morning at Brinkley Lane
Consultations by appointmentOperating Theatre
Main Branch 70 Brinkley Lane, Highwoods,Colchester 01206 842608www.penrosevets.co.uk
The answer to a l l yourpest problems
The Street , Raydon I P7 5LWE: info@pest solut ion.co. uk
www.lauriepest cont rol.co.uk
T: 01473 396807
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Dear Friends,
You will probably be reading this in the first days of February but I am writing this onthe first day of January, the first day of 2019. What a terrifying yet exhilarating thoughtas we face up yet again to normal life after the poignant festivities of Christmas andNew Year’s Eve. Most of you will have spent time with family and friends and caught upwith their news and perhaps had time away from work or other responsibilities that sooften engulf us. Now it’s back to reality – some of us might be dreading that, but forothers it might be a blessed relief to get back to normal life and an ordered existence. Iknow it is for me as after all, that is what life is about, it’s about dealing with everydaychallenges, so the sooner you can get on with them the better, surely.
Well yes it is, but in other ways, it’s good to have spare time on our hands to reflect onour lives, how lucky or blessed we are (or are not) and perhaps how unfortunate someof our fellow human beings might be.
In 2018, along with the other churches in the Benefice, the Holton St Mary PCCsupported several charities. One was FIND (Families in Need) in Ipswich who wesupport every year; some of you will have supported them yourselves in the past soyou know they do wonderful work for the less fortunate in our local society. Anotherone was GLONEVA, a local Ugandan evangelical charity which aims to enrich the livesof young homeless and often parentless children in Kampala through performance ofmusic, dance or other artistic media. GLONEVA is run by a young man called Nicksonwho, in his early twenties, having qualified as a lawyer, gave up his career and hislivelihood to help those far less privileged than himself. My family and I had the goodfortune to meet Nickson and GLONEVA in the summer of 2017 and learn more abouthis work. He is a truly inspirational young man with a pure message and a steelydetermination. He shows that even small things can improve immeasurably the lives ofthose who have very little.
The start of Lent is late this year (6th March) so too early to talk about it in this edition.But before we get to the season of “sackcloth and ashes”, it would be good to thinkpositively about what we can do to enrich our own lives perhaps by helping others.Even by contemplating others less fortunate than ourselves, for a few minutes we aregiving them our undivided attention, so this is a form of prayer which might at somestage turn into positive action, like the donations our churches made or the time wemight spend helping others.
Paul Torrington (Churchwarden Holton St Mary)
The Quartet beneficeNewsletter and events schedule
BENEFICE CONTACTS, SERVICES AND EVENTS
BENEFICE CONTACTS, SERVICES AND EVENTS
Reader:Nicola Tindall: 01787 212340 [email protected]
Please contact Nicola to discuss any aspect of faith and services in theBenefice including home visits.
Benefice Administrator:Frances Torrington: 01473 312046 [email protected]
Please contact Frances to talk about baptisms, confirmations, weddingsand funerals.
Benefice website:www.4marys.org.uk
Churchwardens
Higham Martyn Carr 01206 337325 Hugo Parker 01206 337234
Holton Richard Noel 01206 298276 Paul Torrington 01473 312046
Raydon Geoff Horrex 01473 310422 Simon Tennent 01473 310320
Stratford Jonathan Dewey 01206 322148
Services in February and March
Deanery Holy Communion with Imposition of AshesAsh Wednesday - 6th March at 7 pm, Polstead Church.
Midweek CommunionThere is a short service of Holy Communion in the Parish Room atStratford St Mary at 10am on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, thismonth it will be on 20th February.
Morning Prayer – a service of Morning Prayer takes place on the 4th
Thursday of the month at Higham Church 10 – 10.30am, followed bycoffee. All are welcome or just come for the coffee. This month it will beheld on 28th February.
PCC MeetingsSSM Monday 11 February 7.30 pm at Christine Cousin's houseHSM Weds 13 February at 7.45 pm at Oaks Farm House
10.00 a.m. NB. 5 p.m.
3rd Feb SSM Holton
10th Feb Higham Raydon
17th Feb Holton SSM
24th Feb RaydonFamily Hour SSM
Higham
3rd March SSM Holton
10th March Higham Raydon
17th March Holton SSM
24th March RaydonFamily Hour SSM
Higham
31st MarchHigham
Mothering Sunday with Communionby extension
EldersOur four church Benefice is fortunate to have five lay elders who areappointed locally and licensed to help and assist with certain aspects ofchurch ministry. For example, they may undertake pastoral work e.g.visiting people in their homes or in hospital, work with young people inrunning family and children’s services and assist with general churchservices. The lay elders work as part of our local ministry team and maybe contacted about local church matters if churchwardens areunavailable.
Martyn Carr 01206 337325Christine Cousins 01206 322530Janet Dewey 01206 322148Sandy Ranson 01206 322156Peter Snelling 01206 337590
Home Group
The monthly House Group is an informal meeting of Bible study anddiscussion. Tea & Biscuits to follow. The group will meet on Thursday 28th
February 2.30 pm to 4 pm at 5 Veyses End, SSM. All are welcome.
For your prayersFor healing, for those who are ill or in need, in our parishes and beyond:
Higham: Margaret Snelling, the Watkins FamilyHolton: Ron StedmanRaydon: David King, Michael Mumford, May PeacockSSM: Nancy Ablitt, Laura Kerry, Pat Ablitt and FamilyOthers: Serena Benson, Tory Cook, Helen Gregory, Steve Kupfer
We pray for Martyn Carr as he continues with his Auxiliary OrdinationProgramme
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